Can't you see I'm easily bothered by persistenceOne step from lashing out at youYou want in to get under my skinAnd call yourself a friendI've got more friends like youWhat do I do?

[Pre]Is there no standard anymore?What it takes, who I am, where I've beenBelongYou can't be something you're notBe yourself, by yourselfStay away from meA lesson learned in lifeKnown from the dawn of time

[Chorus]Respect, walkWhat do you say?

Respect, walkAre you talking to me?Now you're talking to me?

Run your mouth when I'm not aroundIt's easy to achieveYou cry to weak friends that sympathizeCan you hear the violins playing you song?Those same friends tell me your every word

[Pre]Is there no standard anymore?What it takes, who I am, where I've beenBelongYou can't be something you're notBe yourself, by yourselfStay away from meA lesson learned in lifeKnown from the dawn of time